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A Bright Future for Lite Activated Medical Implants

Reuters (Oct. 31, 2013) — Researchers in the US are developing a medical implant that can communicate with cells and organs deep inside the human body using lite. The research represents a significant achievement in the emerging field of lite-activated therapy, the ability to monitor and control the body using lite signals. Ben Gruber has more.

Virtual Therapist Helps Patients Speak

AP (July 30, 2013) — Temple University researchers are working to create a virtual speech therapist for patients with aphasia, a language disorder caused by brain damage from a stroke or other head trauma.

MultiVu (Aug. 21, 2012) — Sutter Neuroscience Institute, a recognized Center of Excellence, and CBR (Cord Blood Registry), the world's largest stem cell bank, are launching the first FDA- approved clinical trial to assess the use of a child's own cord blood stem cells to treat select patients with autism. This first-of-its-kind placebo controlled study will evaluate the ability of an infusion of cord blood stem cells to help improve language and behavior. The study is in conjunction with the Sutter Institute for Medical Research.

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